Grant Research Associate

Goodwill North Central Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid basic term life

Paid Time Off

Voluntary medical, dental, vision, STD

LTD

401(k)

Job summary

Goodwill North Central Texas seeks a Grants Administrator to identify grant opportunities, draft compelling proposals, and support compliance across funders including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

You will work with program staff to gather project details, maintain reporting calendars, craft narrative updates, and assist with audits. The role emphasizes clear, persuasive writing, timely deliverables, and cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in English, communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum of one year experience producing clear, structured written materials (e.g., reports, proposals, narratives, or technical documentation).
• Knowledge of grant funding processes or nonprofit grant writing preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines and nonprofit operations.
• Ability to translate complex program information into clear, persuasive narratives.

Responsibilities

• Grant Research & Strategy: research and identify new grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Proposal Development & Editing: draft letters of intent, grant proposals, narratives, and supporting documents; tailor proposals to funder guidelines.
• Grant Reporting & Compliance: maintain reporting calendar; draft reports for Director of Grant Administration and Compliance; ensure funder requirements are met.
• Coordination & Collaboration: work cross-departmentally to gather data, evaluate outcomes, and track project progress; support audits and meetings.
• Administrative Duties: maintain grants calendar, record submissions, and generate internal updates; support Grants and Compliance department.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Clear, persuasive writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or related field

Job description

Location: Goodwill North Central Texas --- 4005 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, Texas

Salary: Based on Experience

Work Hours: Full Time (40 Hours/Week). Typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 am start time

Benefits: Company paid basic term life, Paid Time Off, voluntary medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and 401(k)

General Job Duties: Grant Research & Strategy: Research and identify new grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Evaluate funding opportunities for alignment with organizational priorities and capacity. Maintain a pipeline of prospective funders and support long-term grant strategy.

Proposal Development & Editing: Draft clear, compelling, and well-structured letters of intent, grant proposals, narratives, and collect/create supporting documents. Collaborate with program staff to gather project details, outcomes, data, and success stories. Tailor proposals to each funder’s guidelines, priorities, and requirements. Edit and improve proposals and other materials, ensuring high quality and consistency.

Grant Reporting & Compliance: Create and maintain reporting calendar for each grant (monthly, quarterly, annual). Draft interim and final grant reports, including narrative and quantitative updates, for approval by Director of Grant Administration and Compliance. Ensure all funder requirements are met. Maintain accurate grant documentation, attachments, and records.

Coordination & Collaboration: Work cross-departmentally to gather data, evaluate outcomes, and track project progress as assigned. Support development, finance, and program teams on grant-related inquiries or tasks as assigned. Assist with preparation for internal and external audits. Attend grant funder meetings (online, in person) as assigned.

Administrative Duties: Maintain the grants calendar, tracking deadlines for proposals, reports, and renewals. Record submissions, awards, outcomes, and communication. Generate regular internal updates on grant activities and funding progress. Support the Grants and Compliance department generally through support duties such as audit assistance, reception backup, and other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or related field required. A minimum of one year of experience producing clear, structured written materials (e.g., reports, proposals, narratives, or technical documentation) required. Knowledge of grant funding processes or nonprofit grant writing experience preferred. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and nonprofit operations. Ability to translate complex program information into clear, persuasive narratives.

Physical Requirements: Office environment, mobile, ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, and able to lift 10-15 lbs. periodically. Must have reliable transportation. Full-time and occasional evening or weekend work during peak deadlines. Required to have communication capabilities, via cell phone and/or smartphone technology.

Legal Requirements: Documentation to satisfy I-9 requirements and ability to pass drug screen and background check. Must meet staff qualifications set by Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services.

Goodwill North Central Texas proudly provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

A minimum of one year of experience producing clear, structured written materials (e.g., reports, proposals, narratives, or technical documentation) required.

Preferred

Knowledge of grant funding processes or nonprofit grant writing experience preferred.

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